Overcoming sin and the fleshly nature (sin nature) happens in an inverse relationship. It does not happen as we seek to obey commandments of the law.
Tag: law of God
Are we still bound by the Torah-the Mosaic Law?
There are some today who advocate that Christians still need to adhere to the commands and ordinances of the Mosaic Law. That somehow, our salvation has been purchased by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and that the laws concerning sacrifice have been done away with but, with regards to the rest of the Torah (God's …
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How are we to read the Bible? Can we believe what it says? And…what does it say really?
I’ve heard it said that the Bible is a good book but it’s not to be read literally. If it’s not to be read literally then exactly how do you read it? The Bible is written in different formats throughout: some being written as prophetic which is written using metaphors and analogies so no, that …
The Law and the Believer
(The following are summarized excerpts of previous conversation on the subject of the Law and the Believer) Are we as believers in Jesus Christ, still to keep the Torah (law)? Have we been set free from the Torah to serve in the new way of the Spirit. Many of our Jewish brethren still believe we …
The letter that kills-or freedom in Christ?
I came across an article that was written which basically said the entire Bible was the 'letter that kills' and although the Bible is nice book we can't expect scripture to change us or empower us, but rather we must hear from the Spirit'. The article can be referenced here : http://www.hallvworthington.com/getverses.php?search=2+cor+3%3A6%3B&version=160 I …
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